While I’m in L.A. I always make time for my favorite activity which is hiking. The trails in California are amazing, as they are always challenging, and I never get bored from all the beautiful scenery. – Dylan Lauren
Before I got married, I never really watched TV. Now, my husband and I watch ‘The Bachelor’ together. I love ‘The Soup’ – that’s where I get a lot of my pop culture – and ‘Chelsea Lately.’ – Dylan Lauren
My parents always told me, ‘Do what you love because that is what you will do well in.’ They told me to make sure that you are happy. – Dylan Lauren
If people try to cut sugar out completely, they often splurge later. That isn’t a good idea. – Dylan Lauren
To save money on gifts, give someone their favorite candy in a beautiful, customized vessel with a personalized tag. It’s sweet and always appreciated. – Dylan Lauren
I feel like I filled a niche for myself as a candy freak, trying to find candies all around the world that I couldn’t find. – Dylan Lauren
Whenever I meet with nutritionists, we discuss the idea of having everything in moderation and that people should eat protein or fiber when they eat sugar. – Dylan Lauren
If these rich women from 5th Avenue spend a fortune on cashmere sweaters, they will come to my store to buy gummy bears. – Dylan Lauren
The best thing in business is to follow your gut. If a decision is not sitting well with you, don’t just make it. – Dylan Lauren
Sugar and chocolate, anything that boosts your serotonin levels, is something people, I think, crave. – Dylan Lauren
So much of what we decide to carry in our stores is based on what we hear through the Dylan’s Candy Bar Facebook Page and Twitter feeds. – Dylan Lauren
On really hot days, I try to motivate friends and family to come into the pool for an aqua jogging session which I teach. Aqua jogging is a great way to avoid the impact of regular walking or jogging on land. This is especially beneficial for those who have joint pain or who are healing from an injury. – Dylan Lauren
I always loved the retail entertainment sector, like FAO Schwartz, where it’s a little more exciting than just going into a little corner deli candy place. – Dylan Lauren
My parents screened ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ for my 6th birthday, and I became fascinated by the idea of living in a candy land with chocolate rivers and lollipop trees. – Dylan Lauren
I have many friends who had kids solo, who adopted, who used surrogates – no one was judging them – it’s a new world! – Dylan Lauren
I don’t like sitting still at a desk and often conduct business on my Blackberry or in walking meetings. – Dylan Lauren
People will say candy is recession-proof, and we’re definitely seeing nostalgic candies coming about, and people want that sugar rush and that nostalgic happiness, like their childhood times. – Dylan Lauren